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SOURCES OF NEWS
The Globe and Mail- Offers an intelligent Canadian perspective on news events.
The Atlantic Monthly- A comprehensive, American current affairs magazine.
The Economist- An authoritative, British weekly newspaper focusing on international politics and business news and opinion.
The New York Times- One of America's largest and most influential daily newspapers.
The Washington Post- Another of American's large and highly influential newspapers.
The Detroit Free Press- Local, indepth news coverage focussing on our neighbour to the north
CNN- One of America's 24 hour television news channels.
Fox News- Their slogan is"Fair and Balanced Reporting"
National Public Radio- Public broadcasting's largest radio news station.
Jon Stewart's Daily Show- A pioneer in satiracial newscasting.
Leonard Pitts Jr.- A prominent columnist for the Miami Herald
NEWS STORY SAMPLES AND TOPIC SUGGESTIONS
Topic: Obama's Health Care Speech
NY Times "President Obama Steps Forward" President Obama Steps Forward.doc
Fox News "Obama Just Doesn't Get It" Obama Just Doesn't Get It.doc
Topic: Harper and Obama
Harper and Obama Talk Afghanistan Harper and Obama talk Afghanistan.doc
Topic: Buy America- US/Canada Trade
Keep Buy America in 'perspective': Obama Keep Buy American in Perspective.doc
Topic: Race and American Politics
Playing the Race Card Makes for Ugly Politics Playing the race card makes for ugly politics.doc
Topic: U.S./China Trade Dispute
U.S. tire levy unleashes a maelstrom in China U.S. Tire Levy.docx
Topic: Obama's Health Care Agenda
Obama grounded Obama grounded.doc
Health Care- Magnet for Anger Health Care- Magent for Anger.doc
Topic: US and Somalia
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